Paulownia Boxwood Substitute Rough from Mexico
Rough paulownia wood serving as boxwood alternative for carvers, minimally processed. HTS 4403.99.0175 for this paulownia-specific rough classification in fine woodworking.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Compare density specs with true boxwood for marketing claims
• Hand-tool marks prove rough status to inspectors
• Wrap in wax paper for moisture balance during transit